Auto Electrical-Electronic Systems Technician Certificate (AE41)

This certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair basic electrical/electronic automotive systems as an entry level technician.  Topics covered include automotive shop safety, electrical theory and circuit diagnosis, automotive batteries, starting and charging systems, instrumentation, lighting, and varies vehicle accessories.

Employment Opportunities

Automotive technicians work in a variety of different types of repair shops performing repairs and maintenance on vehicles for customers. Repairs often involve the technician using a variety of tools and specialized equipment. In recent times computerized diagnostic equipment is used in virtually all facets of the repair process. Technicians are often paid an hourly wage, but their repair work is billed out by the repair. This system, called flat rate, enables most experienced technicians to bill out more work or time than they actually have on the clock. As a result, technicians can make a much greater annual wage than their hourly rate would indicate.  Job opportunities in the automotive industry are in high demand.

Admissions Criteria

  • Submit a completed application and application fee;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra
Accuplacer 55 60 34 NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 224 236 229 NA
Compass 70 32 26 NA
SAT 16 15 18 NA
SAT 270 280 310 NA
ACT 14 13 14 NA
ASSET 37 38 32 NA
PSAT 16 15 18 NA
GED NA 145 145 NA
TABE 461 NA 442 NA

Curriculum

This certificate will require 3 classes for a total of 9 credit hours. 

Program Courses

Occupational Courses (9 credit hours)

AUTT 1010Automotive Technology Introduction

2

AUTT 1021Automotive Electrical Systems I

4

AUTT 1022Automotive Electrical Systems II

3

Program Costs

Tuition: ($100 per credit hour) $900

Fees: ($385 per semester) $385

Books/Supplies: $350

Liability Insurance: Liability Insurance (click to find your program)

Course Fees: Automotive Technology (click to find individual course fees)

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)